The document discusses how the Tin Can API aims to break from SCORM, which has become outdated and presents obstacles that hinder software and organizational development. It presents stories to illustrate issues with SCORM and how the Tin Can API seeks to better support learning experiences by allowing systems to share data about user activities in a standardized way. The Tin Can API has moved beyond an idea and into reality, but its progression relies on users demanding improvements over the status quo.